Hydro Grip, Rain Ready Golf Glove for Wet Conditions
Water-repellent coating likely contains water-repellent coating agents, PFAS status unclear.
Wet-condition golf gloves typically use fluorine-based water-repellent coating finishes to repel water, and hasn't disclosed PFAS content.
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Material
synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-repellent treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hydro Grip, Rain Ready Golf Wet Conditions is made of, ingredients and materials
Hydro Grip uses synthetic leather (polyurethane) or polyurethane-coated fabric with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. Polyurethane itself is not classified as acutely toxic, but water-repellent coating treatments on golf gloves and technical apparel have historically relied on legacy PFAS chemistries (PFOA, PFOS) or their replacements (GenX, PFBS), which are persistent in the body and environment. The specific water-repellent coating chemistry used here is not disclosed by the brand in public materials.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Water-repellent finishes on synthetic leather golf gloves typically employ fluorinated compounds; The brand has not disclosed the specific water-repellent coating agent used. Exposure occurs through skin contact during use and potentially through laundering, though hand gloves minimize whole-body contact compared to jackets or pants.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyurethane production and synthetic leather finishing may involve formaldehyde-based resins or crosslinkers, though modern manufacturing typically avoids intentional formaldehyde additives. No recalls or public complaints specific to Hydro Grip formaldehyde release have been documented.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in colored synthetic leather
Synthetic leather and polyurethane coatings can be colored with azo dyes; certain azo dyes break down into carcinogenic amines under sweat or UV exposure. The glove is marketed in multiple colors, but the brand does not specify whether restricted azo dyes (banned in EU textiles) are used.
Polyurethane degradation and leachates
Polyurethane degrades over time with moisture, sweat, and heat exposure. As the material breaks down, minor oligomers and plasticizers may leach into skin, though risk is low in a small contact area like a glove worn intermittently.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
Golf gloves are not required to meet flame retardant standards, and no evidence suggests adds flame retardants to Hydro Grip. Textile flame retardants are primarily a concern in apparel intended for children or flame-critical uses.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand has not published a formal PFAS elimination timeline or a list of products with no hazard of this kind on record as of recent public records. The company does not appear to have faced major consumer product safety recalls for textile hazards, but transparency on water-repellent coating treatment chemistry is absent from their product labeling and sustainability communications. No certifications for PFAS-free or low-fluorine materials are claimed on this glove.
How it compares in its category
Most rain-ready golf gloves and technical sports apparel use some form of fluorinated water-repellent coating to achieve water repellency; The brand is not unusual in this respect. Premium alternatives like some leather gloves or PFAS-free synthetic options (marketed by niche brands) exist but are less common in mainstream golf retail. Cost and performance are competitive for the wet-weather segment, but environmental and health transparency lags behind leaders in outdoor apparel.
If you buy it
Wash by hand in cool water; avoid high-heat drying, which can degrade polyurethane and potentially mobilize coating compounds. Replace when the grip surface becomes slippery or the material cracks. Store dry to prevent mold growth in synthetic leather seams. Consider this a temporary-use item (one season typical for golf gloves) rather than a long-term wardrobe staple to minimize cumulative exposure to water-repellent coating residues.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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